3. Ownership & Administration

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3.1 Statement of Ownership

AdventHealth University (AHU) - a wholly owned subsidiary of Adventist Health Systems (doing business as AdventHealth Orlando) - is operated by the University Board of Trustees. The University Board elects University Trustees for appointment to the Board subject to ratification by the membership.

The University Board of Trustees is authorized to oversee the educational programs of the University

3.2 Accrediting Bodies

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)

AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Certificates, Associates, Baccalaureate, and Master’s and Doctoral degrees. Contact SACSCOS at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of AdventHealth University.

Note: The Commission is to be contacted only if there is evidence that appears to support an institution’s significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.

Inquiries about AdventHealth University accreditation should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

Accrediting Association of Seventh-day Adventists Schools, Colleges, and Universities

12501 Old Columbia Pike
Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Phone: (301).680.5068; Fax: (301).622.9604

The Association is commonly known as the Adventist Accrediting Association and operates under the acronyn of AAA.

Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)

655 K Street, NW, Suite 750
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 887-6791; Fax: (202) 887-8476

http://www.aacnnursing.org/CCNE

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)

ACOTE
c/o Accreditation Department
American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
6166 Executive Blvd., Suite 200
Bethesda, MD 20852-4929
Phone: (301).652.AOTA
www.aota.org
www.acoteonline.org

Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC-PA)

12000 Findley Road, Suite 150
Johns Creek, GA 30097
Phone:  (770).476.1224
Fax:  (770).476.1738

The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) is the accrediting agency that protects the interest of the public and PA profession by defining the standards for PA education and evaluating PA educational programs within the territorial United States to ensure their compliance with those standards.

ARC-PA Accreditation Status

At its June 2019 meeting, the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) extended Accreditation-Probation status for the AdventHealth University Physician Assistant Program sponsored by AdventHealth University, until its next review in June 2021.

Accreditation - Probation Accreditation - Probation accreditation is a temporary status of accreditation, up to two years, granted when a program holding an accreditation status of Accreditation - Provisional or Accreditation - Continued does not meet the Standards or when the capability of the program to provide an acceptable educational experience for its students is threatened. Once placed on probation, a program that fails to comply with accreditation requirements in a timely manner, as specified by the ARC-PA, may be scheduled for a focused site visit and/or risk having its accreditation withdrawn.

Specific questions regarding the Program and its plans should be directed to the Program Director and/or the appropriate institutional official(s).

AHU Explanation

The AdventHealth University (AHU) Physician Assistant program has been, and remains, accredited. AHU is also accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Certificates, Associate’s, Baccalaureate’s, Master’s, and a Doctoral degree. As such, the pursuit of academic excellence continues to be the primary objective of the program faculty and the University administration.

The reasons for placing AHU on accreditation probation status pertains to administrative and assessment standards. While we are disappointed with the probationary status, students will be reassured to know:

• The content and quality of the curricular instruction is not in question.
• This does not affect currently enrolled, admitted, and prospective students on their journey toward program completion.
• Students can continue to apply, matriculate, graduate, take board examinations, obtain state licensing, and practice medicine.

The program and University administration have initiated an intensive plan of action to immediately address the accreditors’ concerns. We are confident that the corrective measures being implemented will meet or exceed the accreditation standards of the ARC-PA ultimately lifting the probationary status. Additional questions may be directed emailed to pa.info@ahu.edu.

Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

1111 North Fairfax Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone:  (703).706.3245
Email:  accreditation@apta.org

The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at AdventHealth University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), 1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; telephone: 703-706-3245; email: accreditation@apta.org; website: http://www.capteonline.org. If needing to contact the program/ institution directly, please call (407) 303-9904 or email dptinfo@ahu.edu.

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

CAAHEP
25400 U.S. Highway 19 North, Suite 158
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 210-2350

Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)

The Master of Healthcare Administration degree program at AdventHealth University is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). CAHME is the only organization recognized to grant accreditation to individual academic programs offering a professional master’s degree in healthcare management education by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAHME is located at PO Box 911, Spring House, PA 19477; telephone: (301) 298-1820; email: info@cahme.org; web address: www.cahme.org. If you are needing to contact the program directly, please call (407) 303-5711.

Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Program (COA)

The Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia program’s next review by the COA is scheduled for Spring 2030.

222 South Prospect Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068-4001
Phone: (847).655.1160
http://coacrna.org

Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: (312).704.5300; Fax: (312).704.5304
Email: mail@jrcert.org
https://www.jrcert.org

Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT)

820 W Danforth Road, #B1
Edmond, OK 73003
Phone: (405).285.0546
Email: mail@jrcnmt.org

3.3 Membership of the University Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees of the University¹ is composed of the following:

Officers (with voting rights)

Trustees of the Board

¹As of March 2020

3.4 Administration

A copy of the AHU Organizational Chart can be found on the University’s R: drive.

Chairman of the University Board of Trustees

The Chairman of the University Board of Trustees is elected by the members of the AdventHealth Orlando Board.

President of the University

The President is the Chief Executive Officer of the University and is responsible to the University Board of Trustees for all phases of the University’s operation.  The President chairs all business sessions of the President’s Council and is an ex-officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees.  In consultation with other University administrators the President is responsible for recommending an annual budget to the University Board of Trustees and for the approval of all expenditures provided for in that budget.  The President also recommends to the Board an annual professional salary schedule for all University faculty. As CEO, the President leads in the planning and execution of the institution’s strategic vision.

Provost

The Provost is responsible to the University President for the supervision and direction of all academic activities at the University. The Provost chairs the Academic Policies Committee and all Graduate Department Chairs report directly to the Provost on all academic matters. 

Senior Vice President for Finance

The Senior Vice President is responsible to the University President for the financial operations of the University including, but not limited to, student accounts, financial aid, and University financial records. This individual is responsible to the President for the day-to-day operational needs of the institution. The responsibilities of this position include the physical plant, maintenance, and environmental services. This individual is also responsible for the information technology department, the University bookstore, and the N.E.S.S. café.

Senior Vice President for Student Services

The Senior Vice President for Student Services is responsible to the President for the overall quality of student life on campus.  This individual has administrative responsibility for student discipline, student housing, alumni, security, transportation, and general student services.

Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations

The Vice President for Marketing & Public Relations is responsible to the President for the marketing to and recruitment of new students.  In addition, this individual oversees Enrollment Management and public relations for the University.

Vice President for Educational Technology

The Vice President for Educational Technology is responsible to the Provost for Academic Affairs for the direction of the online education programs as well as coordinating the educational technology at the University.

Vice President for Academic Administration

The Vice President for Academic Administration is responsible to the Provost for the supervision and direction of all undergraduate educational activities of the University. All undergraduate Department Chairs report to this individual. The Vice President is also responsible for handling student academic issues and appeals, acting as liaison with the Forest Lake Health Academy and overseeing the dual enrollment program. In addition, Registrar’s Office and the Library report to this individual. 

Assistant to the President for Mission

The Assistant to the President for Mission is responsible to the University President to oversee the Institute for Healthcare as Ministry, Convocation, Colloquium and Pulse Week.  The Chaplains report to the Assistant to the President. 

Chief Operations Officer for Online Education

The Chief Operations Officer for Online Education is responsible to the President to develop and implement short and long-range strategic plans to advance the University’s mission in online learning.  The Chief Operations Officer for Online Education is also responsible for advising and collaborating with the Provost and other members of the AHU academic team on development, implementation, and delivery of all online courses and programs. 

Chief Compliance Officer

The Chief Compliance Officer is responsible to the President to oversee institutional compliance with Federal and State regulations including Title IX sexual anti-discrimination and Campus SaVE Act anti-violence federal laws. 

Human Resources Business Partner

The Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) is responsible to the President to align business objectives with employees and management in order to develop integrated solutions.  The HRBP serves as a consultant to management on human resource-related issues while also acting as an employee champion and change agent.